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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS JUNE 12, 1985 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION R-85-24 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LARPENTEUR AVENUE/COFFMAN STREET UTILITIES AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the 1985 sealcoating plans and specifications be approved, and that advertisement for bids be authorized, bid opening to be schedule for 10:30 A.M., July 9, 1985. Motion carried unanimously. At 8:00 P.M. Mayor Eggert opened the Public Hearing on the Proposed Tatum Street Improvements and presented the Affidavits of Publication and Mailing. He then explained that the matter has been discussed in the past and is being considered again at this time as there are some tax increment funds available which could be used for the project, and those funds will only be available for a defined period of time. Engineer Schunicht explained the need for storm drainage and street reconstruction in the area, presented information on the estimated cost, and emphasized the availability of tax increment funds. Council questioned the amount of tax increment funds indicated in the Engineer's report since the City's records indicate a lesser amount. Mark Ascerno, 1871 Tatum, asked if the tax increment funds are not used for the project, but to pay off the bond issue, if the taxes would then come back to the City. Mayor Eggert explained that tax increment financing concept and that the approximately 12 percent of the taxes would come to the City. Mr. Ascerno felt Tatum is not in bad shape, feared increase in traffic and speed if-the street is improved, questioned who instigated the storm sewer project, felt that the Lindig lot owners might benefit at no cost to those owners (and Lindig owners had already shown opposition to the storm sewer), and felt this would not eliminate the drainage ditch on the east side of Tatum. Mr. Ascerno was opposed to the project and doubted that the cost of the project would improve his property by the $2,800 he would be assessed. Jim Colton, 1760 Tatum, stated he was not fond of the idea due to traffic and danger to children, but he did feel the time was coming when people will be asking Council to improve the street. He also stated that the availability of the tax increment funds gave him a different outlook on the matter. He then asked if the. drainage ditch would be removed to which Engineer Schunicht replied that a swale would still be necessary but the depth of the area could be reduced. The storm sewer would be constructed to handle a five year storm, which would be a definite benefit to the area. Roger Morris, 1920 Roselawn, indicated he opposed the project as it was premature, unnecessary and unjustified. He commented on the number of children in the area, problem of increased traffic, reduced property values, the fact that the area is semi-rural and should stay that way. He recommended that Council delay the improvement until the last possible moment it could be used. He then inquired about his right to appeal. Attorney Van de North replied he could take the City to court and attempt ~~ RESOLUTION R-85-24 PLANS AND SPECS FOR 1985 SEAL- COATING APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TATUM STREET IMPROVEMENTS MARK ASCERNO 1871 TATUM JIM COLTON, 1760 TATUM ROGER MORRIS, 1920 ROSE- LAWN